Paralegal II
Tandym Group · New York, NY · 3 days ago
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About the opportunity
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Hours: 9am to 5pm
Setting: In-office
Responsibilities
- Review recent disposition data and identify cases appropriate for filing notices of appeal.
- Draft and file notices of appeal and documents related to the assignment of appellate counsel.
- Prepare and file motions, including motions for permission to file late notices of appeal.
- Track cases and update progress in the case management system.
- Support client and court communications, organize records, and assist with additional casework as needed.
Qualifications
- Associate's Degree, Paralegal certificate from an ABA-accredited program, or a High School Diploma/GED with 4+ years of related work experience, including at least 2 years as a Paralegal
- Excellent computer and word processing skills, including Microsoft Word and a PDF program
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- High degree of professionalism and strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Ability to interact effectively and independently with courts, criminal justice agencies, attorneys, paralegals, and other support staff
Desired Skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Bilingual
- Knowledge of New York criminal law and criminal procedures